Kathy Duva. Main Events, CEO: “April 9th is an important fight for both fighters: in Kevin McBride’s case this is a great opportunity for him; in Tomasz’s case he has a great opportunity ahead of him in Poland where he has an offer to fight one of the Klitschko brothers …
Read More »Prize Fight Boxing: Wach vs. Haggler Headlines “Brick City Brawl” Saturday In Newark
The 6′7″ “Polish Giant” Mariusz Wach (23-0, 11 KO) of North Bergen, NJ by way of Krakow, Poland will face his tallest task to date on February 19 when he meets 6′4″ Jonathan Haggler (23-3, 18 KO) of Winston-Salem, NC at Essex County College in Newark, NJ. The show will …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: IBF Champ Cunningham Defends Against Licina Saturday
On Saturday Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, will make his first defense, of his second reign, as the IBF Cruiserweight Champion of World against the tough Serbian born Enad Licina at the RWE Rhein-Ruhr Sporthalle in Muelheim, Germany. During his career Cunningham has proven to be one of the few World Champions …
Read More »Global Boxing: Laszcyk, Jastrzebski Added To “Brick City Brawl”
Polish boxers Kamil Laszczyk and Rafael Jastrzebski have been added to “Brick City Brawl” on February 19 at Essex County College, which will be promoted by Prize Fight and Global Boxing Promotions. The main event will feature undefeated heavyweight Mariusz Wach (23-0, 11 KO) of Krakow, Poland against Jonathan Haggler …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Adamek vs. McBride At Prudential Center
It’s official, Adamek-McBride will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Rumors were flying that Tomasz Adamek, Jersey City, NJ, 43-1, 28KO’s, would be fighting in Poland this April. Kathy Duva, Adamek’s promoter and Main Events CEO, confirmed that the Polish boxing star will instead return to “The Rock” …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Team Solis Hits Germany
Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis arrived in Cologne, Germany, Monday morning for tomorrow’s press conference for his March 19th showdown against WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko. “It’s time for a new chapter in heavyweight history“, says promoter Ahmet Oner. “Solis will end the Klitschko era and start his own legacy.“
Read More »8 Count Boxing: “The Polish Prince” Returns January 28
Polish sports fans in Chicago will once again descend on the UIC Pavilion on Friday, January 28th as light heavyweight slugger Andrzej Fonfara returns to battle against Florida based veteran Adam Jaco at Windy City Fight Night 15 it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. …
Read More »IBF Boxing: Adamek vs. Peter Showdown On The Horizon?
On Monday, Lindsey E. Tucker, Jr., Championship Chairman of the IBF/USBA sent a letter to representatives of former WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter, as well as representatives of former cruiserweight/light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek inquiring if the two would be available to fight for the #2 …
Read More »Kronk Boxing: Andy Lee Spars Wladimir Klitschko
Irish Kronk middleweight fighter, Andy Lee, presently rated # 4 by the EBU, # 8 by the WBA, and # 15 by the WBC will be looking to be on a fine performance this Saturday night against his Polish opponent, Daniel Urbanski , (19w-5l-3d) at the SAP Arena, Mannheim, Germany. …
Read More »Boxing In Scotland: Evangelou vs. Malek In Glasgow
Enfield’s sensational Light Welterweight prospect Chris ‘The Flash’ Evangelou is set for his first fight outside London, when he travels to Scotstoun Sports Campus, Glasgow, Scotland to face Poland’s globe trotting Arek Malek, on Saturday 27th November. Chris, who has a perfect 4-0 record, has proved to be one of …
Read More »Arena Boxing: “Bang Bang” Olukun Stops Airich In Germany
Last-minute replacement Gbenga “Bang Bang“ Oloukun stopped German heavyweight contender Konstantin Airich in three rounds in front of 1000 fans at the Vogelsanghalle in Stralsund, Germany on Friday night. The Nigerian who stepped in on only two days notice for unbeaten Turk Yakup Saglam connected with the harder punches from …
Read More »Havoc Boxing: Melson Devotes Pro Debut To Stricken Friend
On Saturday night November 20th one of the most unique and exceptional young men ever to step in a boxing ring as Jr. Middleweight Boyd Melson will make his pro debut in a four round bout that will be part of a big night of boxing promoted by Robert Diaz …
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